Wagga Race 2 - Yirribee Stud Pace
FRANCO NICKELBACK NZ (1) made a big impression on debut when he led and cruised home by close to 15 metres at Shepparton. Has plenty of upside and possesses the gate speed to take advantage of the ace draw so can take the next step. KEAYANG SANTIAGO (6) broke at Melton last start but had come from a similar draw to this when leading to record a 1.3m win at this circuit and distance prior so is worth another chance. JUST GO JOE (3) draws much better than he did last start and had placed in his previous two outings. His lone career win came at this circuit and distance. Go well. RUDIMENTARY (4) was last seen at Listed level five-and-a-half months ago but has been readied with two trials and won the only time he attempted this circuit and distance so keep safe.

Driver: Tasmyn Potter
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Comments
Was on debut a big 14 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr2) at Shepparton (2:43.10) beating Fantasy Flight in MAIDEN on March 8 at $1.80. The ace draw gives him every chance to take the next step.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 08/03/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 14.7L | $1.80 |
| 2/5 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | G F Douglas | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ashburton Raceway | 2400m | Good | Brian Zampese | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Medlyn
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr5) over 1720m at Dubbo beaten 22 m by Satellite Sky (2:05.10) in 2 WINs M on March 15 at $31. Before that, 5th (Sr4) over 1660m at Parkes was 6th-13 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Loyola Golf (2:03.70) in NR 39 to 43 on March 6 at $19. Can be more competitive from a low draw.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 15/03/2026 | 9 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | B J Medlyn | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 22.4L | $31.00 |
| 5/10 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | NR 39 to 43 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | J D Reynolds | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 16.7L | $19.00 |
| 6/10 | 27/02/2026 | 12 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Anthony Frisby | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 26.1L | $14.00 |
| 4/5 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Good | W T Edgerton | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 15/02/2026 | 16 | NR up to 50 | $14,280.00 | Blayney | 2000m | Fast | J D Reynolds | 2:01.0 | 4 |
| 187.2L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 47 | $10,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:55.8 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $11.00 |
| 7/9 | 16/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Olivia Frisby | 1:56.3 | 4 |
| 26.8L | $10.00 |
| 1/3 | 07/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Forbes | 1680m | Good | G P Jones | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Roger Strong
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr2) over 1740m at this track, beaten 15 m by Foxfire Easton (2:02.40) in 4yo+ NR up to 55 on March 13 at $21. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 1635m after showing early pace at Temora, at the bell was leading 2.4 beaten a neck by Mister Seaside (1:59.60) in 2 WINs on March 3 at $3.20. Draws for a better result.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 13/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:53.2 | 2 |
| 15.6L | $21.00 |
| 2/8 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Temora | 1635m | Neutral | Roger Strong | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.20 |
| 3/10 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Junee | 2270m | Fast | Roger Strong | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 16.6L | $5.00 |
| 1/4 | 20/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Roger Strong | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 17/02/2026 | 11 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:51.8 | 4 |
| 86.1L | $61.00 |
| 8/8 | 06/02/2026 | 18 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Roger Strong | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 84.6L | $14.00 |
| 1/6 | 01/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | Roger Strong | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 19/01/2026 | 18 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Junee | 1760m | Fast | Roger Strong | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.60 |

Driver: Harrison Ross
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Comments
Returns after five-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into eighth after a quick start, behind Sweet On Lexy at Eugowra over 2100m in a 3yo+ LR No NR on October 6 at $34. Previous preparation first-up was well back before the turn; won by a nose when driven back in the field, (Fr7) held up early, at this track (2:06.30) beating Slipalong Saint in MAIDEN GH on June 17 at $41. Well-placed for this return and can kick off with a good showing.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 12/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | David Hewitt | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | David Hewitt | 0 |
| 10.4L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 06/10/2025 | 8 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Eugowra | 2100m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 77.9L | $34.00 |
| 2/9 | 28/09/2025 | 6 | No NR | $6,940.00 | Eugowra | 2100m | Neutral | Harrison Ross | 2:01.8 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 22/09/2025 | 6 | 2 WINs | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | Scott Hewitt | 1:59.3 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $7.00 |
| 5/10 | 16/09/2025 | 14 | 0-2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | Scott Hewitt | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $151.00 |
| 8/10 | 02/09/2025 | 12 | 0-2 WINs | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | Brad Hewitt | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 18.7L | $10.00 |
| 1/9 | 21/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Scott Hewitt | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $9.00 |

Driver: Taylah Osmond
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run was well back in the run when 7th (Fr4) over 2260m at Bathurst beaten 6 m by Mister Manager (2:46.90) in NR up to 58 on December 18 2024 at $12. Will be better for this run and happy to watch this time.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | Taylah Osmond | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 30/11/2025 | 16 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | James Locke | NTT | 2 |
| 38.8L | $18.00 |
| 9/12 | 14/11/2025 | 10 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Neutral | Blake Micallef | 1:55.0 | 8 |
| 25.3L | $101.00 |
| 5/12 | 04/11/2025 | 29 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Neutral | James Locke | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $101.00 |
| 10/10 | 06/10/2025 | 20 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Eugowra | 1700m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 20.2L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/09/2025 | 14 | NR up to 58 | $10,000.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:56.8 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/10 | 02/09/2025 | 6 | NR up to 57 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Blake Micallef | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $11.00 |
| 1/5 | 12/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | N M Hargraves | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matt Newberry
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; surrendered the lead and finished 7th (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early speed at Melton, beaten 10 m by Vincenzo (2:03.50) in 0W/15 0K stake on March 14 at $61. Showed ability the run before when he won by 1.3 m after showing early speed, (Fr5) at this track (2:02.60) beating Tuffasnails in NR up to 52 on March 6 at $8 at the bell was leading 4.7. Can be about the money.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 14/03/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $61.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Matthew Newberry | 1:53.4 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/11 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | W | Matthew Newberry | 1:54.8 | 6 |
| 12.9L | $23.00 |
| 10/11 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 28.7L | $41.00 |
| 6/11 | 10/02/2026 | 8 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 11.4L | $15.00 |
| 3/9 | 02/02/2026 | 13 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/6 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | John Newberry | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 08/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | John Newberry | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mikayla Towers
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, was well back in the run when 7th (Fr7) over 1740m at this track beaten 16 m by Kyleigh (2:03.60) in NR up to 58 M on March 13 at $41. Before that was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr5) over 1740m at this track, at the bell was 8th-12.8 beaten 5 m by Waves Of Chance (2:03.70) in NR up to 67 on March 6 at $81. Tested again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Michael Towers | 1:54.3 | 7 |
| 16.7L | $41.00 |
| 4/9 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Michael Towers | 1:54.4 | 5 |
| 4.9L | $81.00 |
| 8/10 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Nic Horan | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $61.00 |
| 6/8 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | NR 51 to 55 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Michael Towers | 1:52.3 | 1 |
| 13.7L | $51.00 |
| 10/10 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $14,280.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Mikayla Towers | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 15.2L | $81.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/02/2026 | 13 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Michael Towers | 1:55.1 | 7 |
| 8.7L | $81.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | A J Towers | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 2147m | Good | Michael Towers | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Jones
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr4) over 1740m at this track beaten 15 m by Foxfire Easton (2:02.40) in 4yo+ NR up to 55 on March 13 at $34. Two runs back 6th (Fr4) over 1740m at this track was 3rd-10.9 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Go Colour My World (2:04.20) in NR up to 52 on March 6 at $8.50. Facing a tough assignment.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Jones | 1:53.2 | 4 |
| 15.6L | $34.00 |
| 6/9 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Jones | 1:54.8 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $8.50 |
| 1/10 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Jones | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $3.90 |
| 3/10 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Blake Jones | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $10,000.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Blake Jones | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $21.00 |
| 4/9 | 06/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Blake Jones | 1:55.4 | 6 |
| 23.6L | $26.00 |
| 2/5 | 04/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Blake Jones | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 19/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | D G Picker | 0 |
| 11.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Newberry
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr2) over 2180m after showing early speed at Kilmore beaten 55 m by Keayang Renegade (2:41.00) in NR 52 to 56 on March 12 at $61. Before that, 5th (Fr3) over 1740m after showing early speed at this track was 5th-9 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Miki Loch (2:04.70) in NR up to 53 on February 2 at $9.50. Top-four prospects.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 12/03/2026 | 38 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | John Newberry | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 53.2L | $61.00 |
| 5/10 | 02/02/2026 | 18 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | John Newberry | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $9.50 |
| 2/12 | 15/01/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
| 6/10 | 06/01/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $6.50 |
| 8/8 | 28/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cobram | 1670m | Neutral | John Newberry | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 124.5L | $34.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/12/2025 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Gunbower | 2030m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.8 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 2/5 | 19/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Matthew Newberry | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 13/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | M Newberry | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Micallef
Stats
Comments
Began her campaign last start running surrendered the lead and finished 6th (Fr1) over 1740m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 9 m by Foxfire Easton (2:02.40) in 4yo+ NR up to 55 on March 13 at $34. Prefer others.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 13/03/2026 | 173 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:53.2 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $34.00 |
| 2/4 | 06/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Blake Micallef | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | S M Adams | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 21/09/2025 | 9 | NR up to 58 | $10,000.00 | Cowra | 1700m | Neutral | Blake Micallef | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 12.2L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 12/09/2025 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Blake Micallef | 1:55.9 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $31.00 |
| 4/10 | 29/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Blake Micallef | 1:54.1 | 4 |
| 14.7L | $16.00 |
| 1/10 | 22/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Blake Micallef | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $5.50 |
| 4/10 | 15/08/2025 | 14 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Blake Micallef | 1:54.5 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $17.00 |